: Standing for Nintendo Submission Package , this is the standard file format for digital eShop games. It contains the game ROM, metadata (like the icon and description), and sometimes updates.
If you are using this file for legitimate backup or development purposes, it is typically used in the following ways:
: On a modded Switch, tools like Goldleaf , Tinfoil , or DBI are used to install the NSP from an SD card to the console's memory.
: Tools like NSC Builder can merge the base NSP with separate update or DLC files to simplify installation.
